2026-01-08 17:24:09

"The I will be back." this classic line has now become the most fitting description of Dusk Network.

Looking back at the history of blockchain development, privacy coins once enjoyed great popularity. Monero was considered risky by regulators due to its strong privacy features, while Zcash was difficult to gain institutional recognition because of its complex interactions and high thresholds. For a time, the hype around privacy public chains plummeted, and many even declared that this track had already fallen. But Dusk is different. It did not pursue quick profits through aggressive marketing but instead focused on refining core technology over more than two years.

By 2026, the Dusk mainnet has been stable for a full year. This time’s comeback is not for publicity but brings truly game-changing innovations—native zero-knowledge proof algorithms, controllable audit key mechanisms, and confidential smart contracts. Sounds a bit complicated? Simply put: assets can be on-chain with complete privacy and can also prove compliance to regulators at any time.

This solves a long-standing industry dilemma: institutions want to use blockchain to improve efficiency but fear losing regulatory traceability. Regulated securities on NPEX, tokenized real estate shares, and art NFTs—these real assets can now circulate securely within the crypto network, protecting participant privacy while meeting compliance requirements.

The performance of DUSK tokens also demonstrates what true market confidence looks like. Staking rates continue to rise, and participants’ focus is not on short-term price fluctuations but on believing that Dusk can solve the ultimate paradox between privacy and compliance.

As RWA (Real World Assets on-chain) approaches a trillion-dollar scale, Dusk’s role is quite special. It is not a project that shouts slogans and rushes forward but quietly and steadily completes each technological iteration. The future of privacy and compliance is quietly becoming a reality.

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TooScaredToSell

· 14h ago

Silent projects are often the most deadly, Dusk is really getting to work --- Privacy + compliance, finally someone is seriously working on this, not easy --- The staking rate has been steadily increasing, indicating it's not hype but genuine belief --- Two years of honing technology, which is really rare in the crypto world, most are just rushing for funding --- The RWA wave is coming, there’s something in the privacy underlying layer --- Institutions fear regulatory risks the most, Dusk has found that balance point --- No hype, no blackening, this comeback is truly different --- Let’s see if we can really build the infrastructure for trillions of RWA --- This is what should be done, not just jumping around on Twitter every day --- How many times has the privacy coin track been declared dead? Yet it’s still alive today

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NFT_Therapy

· 01-09 16:05

Projects that quietly hone their technology are indeed rare. Dusk's privacy + compliance solution doesn't sound like just talk. The privacy coin track has failed once before, and whether it can turn around this time mainly depends on whether it can truly get institutions to use it. Continuous growth in staking indicates that people believe in it; now it's just a matter of whether they can deliver on their promises. With RWA so popular, the demand for privacy and compliance is actually very realistic. Dusk has hit the right note. Zero-knowledge proofs are complex and complicated, but if they can truly achieve both privacy and auditability without compromise, it would be a major breakthrough. More than two years without marketing, focusing solely on technology? That's quite rare in crypto. Betting on it. The deadlock between privacy and regulation—can Dusk break through?

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AirdropHunterXiao

· 01-09 12:04

Low-key projects that keep a low profile, I really respect them. Unlike some who market every day, two years of sharpening the sword makes a difference. --- Privacy + compliance, to put it plainly, is walking a tightrope. Did Dusk really pull this off? That's interesting. --- The continuous rise in staking rate indicates that only true players understand it. --- In this RWA trend, if privacy public chains can't stand up again, there's really no hope. Hope Dusk doesn't drop the ball. --- Compared to the hassle of Monero and Zcash, this guy has definitely chosen a smarter path. --- That group of institutions just eats this up. Privacy is privacy, compliance is also necessary. Achieving both at the same time—what kind of skill is that? --- Suddenly making a move after two years of silence, I like this pace. It's definitely more comfortable than just air every day. --- To be honest, the privacy coin track is indeed cooling down quickly, but Dusk's approach might really be on the right track. --- Zero-knowledge proofs + audit keys—this technical combo sounds not simple. Worth paying attention to.

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BTCBeliefStation

· 01-08 17:54

Privacy and compliance at the same time? It does sound like solving an old difficult problem, but very few projects that can truly be implemented actually exist... Wait, the staking rate has been steadily increasing, which indicates that some people do believe in this logic. However, I still want to see real application data. Having spent two years refining core technology, I have to say I'm convinced—much more reliable than projects that are just out there chasing the market every day. If RWA really is about to explode, the path of privacy + compliance has indeed been blocked for too long. If Dusk can truly break through... then maybe this time it's not just hype?

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DAOdreamer

· 01-08 17:46

Privacy compliance and this contradiction, finally someone has broken the deadlock... To be honest, Dusk's move was too calm and calculated.

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OnchainFortuneTeller

· 01-08 17:45

Privacy + Compliance, is it really a false proposition? It seems that Dusk's recent moves are quite promising. Wait, can it truly achieve both privacy and regulatory traceability? Is there a trap here... Two years of holding back big moves, focusing on technology instead of marketing—this kind of approach is indeed rare. But can it succeed? When RWA reaches a trillion scale, privacy public chains will really turn the tide. The zero-knowledge proof stuff sounds impressive, but I still don’t quite understand... Can someone explain? What does an increase in staking rate indicate? It suggests everyone is betting that Dusk can break the deadlock. Institutions want both privacy and compliance, this demand is real, but whether the technology can truly meet it is another matter. The lessons from Monero and Zcash are there—if privacy is too high, no one dares to use it. Has Dusk found the right balance this time? Honestly, projects that focus on steady technological development are more likely to survive. I believe in those who are rooted in technology, not in those who constantly hype coin price increases.

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StakeHouseDirector

· 01-08 17:43

Privacy + Compliance combo, it really has some substance. But can these two truly achieve perfect balance... What does the rise in staking rate indicate? It shows that big players are optimistic, while us retail investors just watch for fun. Two years of polishing is good, but whether it’s stable after launch is the real key. Wow, tokenization of real estate? If that really materializes, traditional finance will have to tremble. Dusk is not relying on marketing this time, but on technology. In the crypto circle, it’s truly a rare species. The RWA trillion-dollar figure... feels a bit exaggerated. When exactly will we see it?

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VitalikFanAccount

· 01-08 17:33

Silence for two and a half years, and suddenly it can fight. This is what a true tech-savvy should look like. The privacy + compliance issue has never been properly solved. If dusk really manages to crack it, that would be incredible. An increasing staking rate indicates that institutions genuinely believe in this, not retail investors just speculating on the concept.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-08 17:31

Can privacy and compliance truly coexist? I'm a bit convinced this time, but it still depends on how sustainable it remains in the future.

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RektButAlive

· 01-08 17:27

Low-key tech enthusiast, finally waiting for this moment

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